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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.21, 735.05 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.21, 735.05 and 458.61 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.21 : 735.05 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.21/735.05 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.21x = 735.05 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.21x = 337,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,098.99/491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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